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May 7 2022
From Adman to Cultural Curator: Asad Lalljee’s #StudyInTheUS Journey
From being an ad man on Madison Avenue to a cultural curator and the CEO of Avid Learning in Mumbai, Asad Lalljee looks back at how studying marketing at the Emerson College in the U.S. helped him carve the trajectory of his career.
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May 7 2022
From Adman to Cultural Curator: Asad Lalljee’s #StudyInTheUS Journey
From being an ad man on Madison Avenue to a cultural curator and the CEO of Avid Learning in Mumbai, Asad Lalljee looks back at how studying marketing at the Emerson College in the U.S. helped him carve the trajectory of his career.
Mar 26 2022
Designing the Dream: Durga Gawde's Arts School Journey in the U.S. | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 4
Artist and activist Durga Gawde revisits their experience of studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, exploring how their college years provided them the skills, the networks, and the space to be their whole self. #StudyInTheUS
Mar 25 2022
Chasing the goal: Kean Lewis’ Sports Journey In The U.S. | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 3
Professional footballer Kean Lewis harks back to his college years and shares how studying in the U.S. helped him shape his career as a sportsperson, in the newest episode of Charcha-cast. #StudyInTheUS
Dec 30 2021
From student to change-maker: Priya Naik's #StudyInTheUS Journey | Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 2
Studying public policy in the U.S. broadened her horizons and inspired her social entrepreneurship journey in India. Watch Priya Naik, Founder & CEO of Samhita Social Ventures on this week's episode of Charcha-cast. #USIndiaDosti #StudyInTheUS
Nov 24 2021
Charcha-cast | Season 2 | Ep. 1 | Dhruvil Sanghvi
LogiNext Chief Executive Officer Dhruvil Sanghvi shares his journey and recalls life as a student in the United States. #USIndiaDosti #CharchaCast
Oct 9 2020
Small Efforts Lead to a Big Environmental Impact | Karisma Kapoor | Charcha-Cast Ep. 12
Episode description not available.
Sep 18 2020
Environmentalist Malhar Kalambe on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism
On the eve of International Coastal Cleanup Day, we bring you an episode of Charcha-Cast with young environmentalist Malhar Kalambe who sheds light on the power of purpose-driven volunteerism and collective community-led efforts.
Aug 21 2020
From Vadodara to the U.S. | The Transformative Journey of Astrophysicist Karan Jani
He started his journey from Vadodara and soon went on to become a scientist with the Nobel Prize-winning gravitational wave experiment LIGO. In this episode of Charcha-Cast, we discover the transformative experiences of U.S.-based Indian Astrophysicist, Karan Jani. #StudyInTheUS
Aug 7 2020
Mapping The Journey of A Social Entrepreneur | Elsa D’Silva on Women’s Safety & Empowerment
She started as an aviation professional and evolved into a powerful force combating violence and crime against women. In this week's episode of Charcha-Cast, we take you through the inspiring journey of social entrepreneur and Red Dot Foundation founder Elsa D’Silva.
Jul 17 2020
Small Conservation Efforts = Big Impact | Environmentalists Asif & Saher Bhamla | Charcha-cast Ep 8
Can small everyday efforts to protect the environment yield big results? We explore the answer in this weeks episode of Charcha-cast with Environmentalists, Asif and Saher Bhamla.
Jul 3 2020
What do the youth in India want? | Yuvaa Co-founder Nikhil Taneja | Charcha-cast Ep. 7
What do the youth in India want? Writer-Producer, storyteller, and mental health advocate, Nikhil Taneja tells it like it is in this week week’s episode of Charcha-Cast.
Jun 12 2020
LOVE | ACCEPTANCE | QUEER | PRIDE | Filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari | Charcha-cast Ep. 6
On this week's episode of Charcha-cast, filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari shares the struggles of being a queer filmmaker, his journey towards self-acceptance, and shines a light on the power of love in conquering hate. #PrideMonth
May 29 2020
Why are women dropping out of the workforce? | Anupama Kapoor | Charcha-cast Ep. 5
Why are women dropping out of the workforce and how do you bring them back? Gender advocate Anupama Kapoor tells it like it is. #CharchaCast
May 14 2020
Rediscovering Indian Culture While Studying In The U.S. | Actor Ojas Rawal | Charcha-Cast - Ep. 4
How do you stay connected with your roots while studying in the United States? Actor Ojas Rawal shares his experiences in the latest episode of Charcha-Cast. #StudyInTheUSP.N. This video was filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 13 2020
How To Distinguish Fact From Fiction? | Fact-Check Expert Jency Jacob
With so much misinformation floating around, how do you make sense of the nonsense? Fact-check expert Jency Jacob sets the record straight on this week’s episode of Charcha-cast.
Feb 28 2020
Why Are Disabled People Infantilized? | Disability Rights Activist Nidhi Goyal
This week on Charcha-cast we’re questioning some ill-informed notions around persons with disabilities. Tell us if you experience any aha moments watching Comedian and Gender Rights Activist Nidhi Goyal share her life experiences.
Feb 3 2020
How Was College in The US? | Comedian & Actor Vir Das
Episode description not available.